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Arborio rice vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are arborio rice and ground beef different?

  • Arborio rice is richer in manganese and folate, while ground beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Ground beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 104% more than arborio rice.
  • Arborio rice contains 40 times more manganese than ground beef. Arborio rice contains 0.357mg of manganese, while ground beef contains 0.009mg.
  • Arborio rice is lower in saturated fat.
  • Arborio rice has a higher glycemic index (69) than ground beef (0).

Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3866.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +826.9%
Contains more IronIron +55.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1360%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +403%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.079mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +221.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +742.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +968.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +427.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +911.4%
Contains more FatsFats +7989.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1157.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 36% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12524.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +716%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Arborio rice Ground beef
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Ground beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg 104%
Zinc 0.4mg 5.84mg 49%
Protein 2.36g 23.87g 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.051g 6.073g 27%
Fats 0.19g 15.37g 23%
Selenium 7.5µg 19.1µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.311mg 19%
Phosphorus 33mg 166mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 7.322g 18%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 4.026mg 16%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.009mg 15%
Folate 59µg 7µg 13%
Choline 73.2mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.171mg 12%
Iron 1.46mg 2.27mg 10%
Carbs 28.73g 0g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.051mg 9%
Calories 130kcal 241kcal 6%
Potassium 26mg 241mg 6%
Sodium 0mg 73mg 3%
Calcium 1mg 33mg 3%
Magnesium 8mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.512mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.408g 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Copper 0.072mg 0.079mg 1%
Net carbs 28.73g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.775mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Ground beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Arborio rice
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.022g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/nutrients
  2. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.